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‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidation
Company in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report

Three apartment projects for $800m+ planned for Takapuna
Sites on Anzac St, The Strand and Huron St have been tagged for huge new housing schemes.

'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.

'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eatery
The restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.

Armed robbers target Takapuna restaurant, offenders on the run
The manager ran to a neighbouring business in tears after the incident.

Armed robbery at Takapuna restaurant
Tokyo Bay, a Japanese restaurant in Takapuna, was cordoned off following a late-night armed robbery. Video / NZ Herald

Ikea store and warehouse top list of Auckland's biggest property developments
Industrial projects dominate new supply, the study found, comprising 65% of new stock.

Businessman who drove off with 70yo woman hanging off his ute jailed for manslaughter
Miaoyuan Liang died after falling from the side of Anthony Williamson's vehicle.

Property Insider: SkyCity's forest panels illuminated; Mormon temple opening; Metlifecare in Remuera
A tower of this size would be a big ask.

Watchdog clears bank after branch manager helps customer send $250k to scammers
If the victim had lost the money in Britain, he would likely have received a full refund.

Auckland Council spends $263k replacing four sets of stairs
'I think ratepayers would agree $8000 per step is just too much.'

The extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wife
Alex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.

Westlake Boys' students injured in attack after game with rival school
One of the alleged offenders was expelled from Rosmini College last year.

Car on fire outside Takapuna Grammar School
Fire and Emergency confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58 pm. Video / Supplied

Behind the scenes with Dame Lisa Carrington and the women’s K4 crew going for gold
”We don’t have the amount of athletes,” Walker tells the Herald. “So we need to find edges everywhere. That’s our way.”

Ryman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag'
'The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."

Five youths crash into police car, injuring two officers in Auckland pursuit
The pursuit ended in a crash in Wairau Valley.

Wine and zine your way around Auckland this weekend
This weekend's offerings include theatre and festivals, wine, food and zines.

'A privilege to come to New Zealand' - Phil Spencer on popular TVNZ 1 series
The series finishes next Sunday at Te Arai, Cheltenham and Aotea Great Barrier Island.

Crossing the bridge: One NZ leaving North Shore for new $550m site
Big move is expected to occur next November when 1200 staff are due to shift.

Woolworths heist: Staff cowered in back room before wild getaway, tree crash
Serial burglar Logan Anaru had replaced his meds with meth, a judge was told.